# Man Accused of Handcuffing Children

> Tuscaloosa County man charged with child abuse torture after handcuffing two children to bed frame.
- Title: Man Accused of Handcuffing Children · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Tuscaloosa County man charged with child abuse torture after handcuffing two children to bed frame.
- Keywords: tuscaloosa county, david philips, child abuse, torture, aggravated child abuse, handcuffing, bed frame, department of human resources, sheriff's office, jail, Valleynewslive
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/11/14/man-accused-handcuffing-2-children-bedframe-court-records-say
- Published: 2026-11-14T02:47:34.269+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tuscaloosa county, david philips, child abuse, torture, aggravated child abuse, handcuffing, bed frame, department of human resources, sheriff's office, jail, news, local
## Charges Against David Philips
A Tuscaloosa County man is charged with child abuse, torture and aggravated child abuse.
## Handcuffing Incident
David Philips handcuffed a boy and a girl to a bed frame and whipped at least one child after she reported the handcuffing.
## Investigation Findings
Deputies found one child with handcuffs on his leg, chains on a bed frame, and pills under the bed during the home visit.
## Key takeaway

David Philips, a Tuscaloosa County man, is charged with child abuse, torture, and aggravated child abuse for handcuffing two children to a bed frame.